Kathleen Beckman - Praying for Priests: A Mission for the New Evangelization

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Praying for Priests: A Mission for the New Evangelization

In this timely work, Kathleen Beckman presents the reader with practical ways to be prayerful supporters of those in Sacred Orders who, like Moses, are in need of the intercession of others to be able to successfully maneuver through the battlefield of the world and spread the message of salvation, available only through Jesus Christ, to a people hungering to hear it. While it is true that all the faithful are called to holiness, deacons, priests, and bishops must, in a particular way, practice virtue in order to fulfill the promises they make on their ordination day.

Archbishop J. Augustine Di Noia, O.P.
Titular Archbishop of Oregon City

Praying for Priests: A Mission for the New Evangelization is an eloquent reflection on the reality of the prayerful support needed by priests and bishops. I especially recommend the Scriptural Rosaries for priests, vocations, and reparation. They combine important contemporary needs with a very powerful and proven prayer to the Mother of God.

Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann
Bishop of Orange, California

Kathleen Beckmans book is a masterful work of spiritual simplicity and richness. Drawing upon the Churchs treasury of prayers expressive of our Apostolic Faith, she offers to priests and laity alike the graced opportunity to support, strengthen, and console every priest of the Lord Jesus in his priestly life of sacrificial service. I recommend this book to everyone who takes seriously the clarion call of the New Evangelization. To pray for anothers spiritual and temporal well-being is an act of true mercy, and to pray for our priests sets the good example of a lived faith for others. I recommend making this book a part of your day, every day.

Most Reverend David D. Kagan
Bishop of Bismarck, North Dakota

Praying for Priests: A Mission for the New Evangelization reminds everyone that one of the most essential works of the laity to support clergy is to pray for priests. Prayer on behalf of priests was highlighted by the recent official publication of the Congregation for the Clergy, Eucharistic Adoration for the Sanctification of Priests . Kathleen wonderfully takes the efforts begun by that publication and her own life and work several steps further, explaining important efforts to make this message better known and more intelligible for contemporary women and the contemporary world. This is a book that will move you and make you redouble your efforts to pray for clergy!

Msgr. Richard Soseman
Official of the Congregation for the Clergy and author of
Reflections from Rome: Practical Thoughts on Faith and Family

When attacks on the priesthood seem to be intensifying, Kathleen Beckman encourages and equips all the faithful to take up the power of prayer and spiritual fellowship, and in a special way calls upon women in the Church to embrace more deeply Jesuss invitation to become spiritual mothers for His priests. This book is of great value for this important and timely mission.

Msgr. John R. Cihak, S.T.D.
Official at the Holy See and co-author
of The Catholic Guide to Depression

Praying for Priests: A Mission for the New Evangelization is filled with insight, encouragement, and inspiration to lead both priests and laity to a more profound love of Gods priceless gift of the priesthood.

Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P.
Editor of Magnificat and author of
Jesus, Present Before Me: Meditations for Eucharistic Adoration

Kathleen Beckman shows us a way to make the blessings of the priesthood outshine and overpower a myriad of new challenges confronting priests: an increasingly secularized culture, the new atheism, shadows cast by scandal, and pressures produced by the decline in vocations. As a priest, I am both grateful and indebted to her for the rich graces that will come through this work of prayer.

Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.
President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith
and author of New Proofs for the Existence of God:
Contributions of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy

The Holy Spirit is really moving in the Church today, inspiring many women to become spiritual mothers for priests. Kathleen Beckmans new book gives a powerful boost to this movement as it offers practical advice and personal testimony that will help countless others to better understand and more fully embrace this beautiful calling.

Fr. Michael Gaitley, M.I.C.

Author of You Did It to Me : A Practical Guide to
Mercy in Action and 33 Days to Morning Glory

In her work Praying for Priests: A Mission for the New Evangelization , Kathleen Beckman manifests the deep love for priests that lies at the heart of her calling in providing this wonderful resource for those experiencing a similar call. This books focus on praying for the interior renewal of priests points to the hidden fountain which is meant to strengthen the hearts of priests as they live their vocation in these challenging times. Kathleens practical suggestions will invite many to join her in this vital mission.

Fr. Richard J. Gabuzda
Executive Director, The Institute for Priestly Formation

Praying for Priests: A Mission for the New Evangelization manifests Kathleen Beckmans many grace-filled experiences with priests and seminarians. The world is sorely in need of the Lords gifts mediated through his chosen men. Through the lens of the teachings of the Church, Kathleen demonstrates the importance of sacramental priesthood and priestly ministry. I pray her work touches many hearts!

Fr. Abbot Eugene Hayes, O. Praem., J.C.D.
St. Michaels Norbertine Abbey (Silverado, California)

This work of spiritual edification will benefit those young men who are praying for the grace of a priestly vocation as well as those who have begun their seminary studies and are praying for the grace to persevere. Pastors and all priests should find this book a useful tool to encourage young men to take up the most important vocation in the Church, the one on which hangs the salvation of souls.

Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P.
Saint Johns Seminary (Brighton, Massachusetts)

At the Last Supper, Jesus said, Strike the shepherd and the flock of sheep will be scattered. His words are being fulfilled today. Prayer is a powerful weapon to counter the spiritual attacks on shepherds and flocks, and is especially needed for suffering priests. I am thrilled that there is now a book like Kathleen Beckmans for people to use as they continue to pray for my brother priests and me. It is essential ammunition for the weapon of prayer.

Fr. James Kubicki, S.J.
National Director of The Apostleship of Prayer and author of
A Heart on Fire: Rediscovering Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Praying for Priests: A Mission for the New Evangelization is a tangible expression of the powerful words of St. John Vianney: The priest continues the work of redemption on earth.... The priesthood is the love of the Heart of Jesus. Kathleen Beckmans inspiring book is a compelling reminder to all Catholics of their sacred responsibility to pray unceasingly for our beloved priests.

Mother Judith Zuniga, O.C.D.
Superior General, Carmelite Sisters
of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles

This book is a treasure! It inspires and teaches us the way of spiritual motherhood through Scripture, the Churchs teachings, the saints, and personal testimony. All of us who love the Church recognize how desperately we need the New Evangelization, and the ministerial priesthood is at the front line of the battlefield. Kathleens book has been inspired by the breath of the Holy Spirit for these times and will help all of us respond in a spirit of love, prayer, and sacrifice which will bring about a new fervor in our own spiritual lives that will radiate out to our beloved priests.